From Our Files

10 Years Ago – April 23, 2015Dean Dvorak likes sales, farming, and direct marketing. Going into the Plum Creek Farms, Inc. business with wife, Amy, was the perfect fit.

Ye Olde Autograph Book

Don’t you just love a good story? Better yet, one set in Pawnee County. Sharla Sitzman of Table Rock collects stories from yesteryear and yesterday.In the 1500s, autograph books became a fad with students in German-speaking regions of Europe.

Courthouse Report

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Department received the following calls for the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office, April 14, 2025 through April 20, 2025: 911 hang-up, 1; Panic alarm, 1; Animal, 3; Assault, 1; Disabled vehicle, 1; Fall, 1; Fire other, 1; Hit and Run accident, 1; Traffic hazard, 1;...

City Council Clashes With Chamber Economic Development Council Chairman OverVision 2030

Aaron Sawyer and Steve Glenn met with the council to deliver the quarter’s Economic Development Report.Mr. Sawyer handed out the PawneeCityNewHomes. com presentation with Mr. Glenn stating that the Council really did have a lot on their plates at tonight’s meeting.

Pawnee City Receives Funds to Purchase Collapsed Buildings

The city of Pawnee City has finally received the long awaited state funds to purchase the buildings that recently collapsed on G Street.At their meeting on April 14, the city council discussed the purchase of the buildings.

Pawnee City Pool Repair Saga & Swindle

In 2017 the City of Pawnee City was awarded a matching grant by the Game and Parks Commission which was to be used for repairs at the city pool. Thus began the saga of Premier Pools and Spa, and Aaron Stanger.

Work Continues On 711 Road

Construction has begun on the road leading to the new grain silo built by Farmers Co-Op.'The Road will a 9 inch thick, doweled concrete road with, two 11' lanes with 4' shoulders, beginning at Highway 50 and extending west for ¼ mile to the new Grain Facility entrance.

Gov. Pillen Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff for Pope Francis

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen, in accordance with a directive from President Donald Trump, has ordered that all U.S. and state flags be flown at half-staff in honor of Pope Francis.“Pope Francis devoted his life to being a servant of Christ.